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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sooper Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sooper Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
Harvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range.
Mann clinches.
Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mann prevents Harvey from breaking the clinch.
Mann lands a shoulder strike.
Mann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Harvey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mann tries a body shot but Harvey blocks it.
Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mann lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harvey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey breaks the clinch.
Mann scores with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Harvey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harvey.
Mann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harvey's head.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann moves into the clinch.
Harvey is trying to break free.
Mann swings wildly with an uppercut but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land.
Harvey tries to break the clinch but Mann is controlling the position.
Harvey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mann has Harvey pressed against the cage, preventing Harvey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harvey managing to block the knees to the body from Mann.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Harvey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harvey throws a big shot that misses.
Mann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Mann misses with a body kick.
Mann tries to clinch there but Harvey circles away.
Mann throws a good cross that connects.
Harvey misses with a body shot.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Mann cracks the inside of Harvey's front leg.
A right-left combo lands from Harvey.
Harvey feints a jab promting Mann to slip. Harvey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mann throws out a loose jab but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throws a one two combo.
Harvey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Harvey finds it's target.
Harvey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mann.
Harvey looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well.
Mann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mann darts in and clinches Harvey up against the cage.
Mann pushes Harvey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mann manages to break the clinch.
Harvey throws out a powerful jab.
Harvey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harvey throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Harvey lands with a good body shot.
Harvey throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Harvey throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
Mann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harvey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mann, right into the meat.
Mann misses with a left hand
and Harvey counters with a nice body shot.
Mann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Shane Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harvey scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
Harvey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harvey walks into a jab.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Mann finds it's way through Harvey's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Harvey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mann has managed to clinch.
Mann keeps control of Harvey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mann throws a head punch that misses.
Mann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mann has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harvey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mann working aggressively here.
Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann is leaning against Harvey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mann lands with a short shot to the head.
Harvey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harvey is trying to break the clinch but Mann is controlling him.
Mann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harvey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harvey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann thumps Harvey with a low kick.
Mann throws a body kick that misses.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harvey missing with a left hand there. Mann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mann misses with a body kick.
Mann avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Harvey scores with a nice head shot.
Mann misses with an uppercut.
Harvey throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harvey throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mann throws a head punch that misses.
Mann working aggressively here.
Mann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann working aggressively here.
Harvey blocks an uppercut.
Mann lands a right hand.
Mann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harvey is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
Harvey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harvey takes a shot to the head.
Harvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mann lands a right hand.
Harvey is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
Harvey lands a shoulder strike.
Harvey misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann.
Harvey takes a shot to the head.
Harvey cracks Mann with a nice body shot.
Harvey wants to break free but Mann has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey takes a shot to the head.
Harvey tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.
Harvey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harvey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Mann.
Harvey misses with a two punch combination.
Mann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mann's head backwards.
Harvey misses with the combination.
Mann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harvey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harvey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harvey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mann. That's going to slow Harvey down.
Mann punishes Harvey's body with a nice straight punch.
Harvey moves out of range as Mann throws a body kick.
Mann throws a shot from downtown. Harvey moves away and avoids it.
Harvey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harvey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Harvey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harvey.
Mann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A leg kick checked by Harvey.
Mann throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey blocks a head kick by Mann.
Mann misses with a few strikes there.
Harvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harvey throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey thuds his right hand into Mann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sooper Mann dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Harvey throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
Mann clinches with his opponent.
Mann has Harvey pressed against the cage, preventing Harvey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harvey blocks a body shot from Mann.
Mann trying to land knees to the body.
Sooper Mann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mann scores with a shot to the side of Harvey's head.
Mann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harvey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Harvey.
Mann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mann takes a swing at Harvey's ribcage but misses.
Harvey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
Mann moves away from the strike by Harvey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey lands the left hand.
Harvey lands an overhand right.
Shane Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mann scores with a hook.
Mann lands with a kick to the temple. Harvey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mann throws a hook to the side of Harvey's head but Harvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Mann moves out of range.
Mann scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mann.
Mann misses with a wild combination.
Mann misses the body punch
and Harvey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Harvey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harvey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harvey avoids the body shot from Mann.
Nice straight punches there by Harvey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harvey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mann clobbers Harvey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mann scores with a nice body kick.
Mann rushes Harvey and presses him up against the cage.
Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.
Mann has Harvey pressed against the cage, preventing Harvey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Harvey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mann trying to land knees to the body.
Mann prevents Harvey from breaking the clinch.
Mann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mann lands with a right to the head.
Mann has a couple of punches blocked by Harvey.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Harvey controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Harvey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harveys head.
Harvey tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.
Mann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mann tries to clinch up but Harvey circles away and keeps his distance.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann missing with a left hand there. Harvey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mann lands a glancing blow to the side of Harvey's head.
Mann gets a clinch.
Mann swings wildly with an uppercut but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mann prevents Harvey from breaking the clinch.
Harvey can't break the clinch.
Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harvey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harvey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harvey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harvey tries a body shot but Mann blocks it.
Harvey working hard to break the clinch.
Harvey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harvey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mann.
Harvey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harvey is trying to break free.
Mann lands a left hand.
Harvey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mann obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harvey's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sooper Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sooper Mann!
Sooper Mann took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Hardon Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas scores with a jab.
Leonidas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leonidas blocks a head kick by Hardon Jr.
Leonidas checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Leonidas misses.
Leonidas throws an overhand right that lands on Hardon Jr's shoulder, as Hardon Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hardon Jr throws a leg kick
and Hardon Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonidas jabs Hardon Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leonidas takes a swing at Hardon Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hardon Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonidas counters with a left to the body.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that Hardon Jr avoids nicely.
Hardon Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardon Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leonidas will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas throws a right hand that Hardon Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardon Jr also avoids with ease.
Hardon Jr scores with a takedown into Leonidas's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon Jr throws a strike but Leonidas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hardon Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonidas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hardon Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leonidas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardon Jr is looking for a triangle but Leonidas pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leonidas wants to stand but Hardon Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leonidas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hardon Jr looking for subs off his back but Leonidas has passed one foot through into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Leonidas as he checks the leg kick.
Leonidas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Big Hardon Jr has been cut.
A big left from Leonidas misses.
Leonidas swings for the body but Hardon Jr moves out of range.
Leonidas missing with a left hand there. Hardon Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonidas scores with the left hand. Hardon Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonidas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hardon Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Leonidas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Leonidas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Leonidas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Hardon Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leonidas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeus Leonidas is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardon Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Hardon Jr tenderised Leonidas's leg. Leonidas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leonidas misses with a looping left.
Hardon Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonidas.
Leonidas scores with a hook.
Hardon Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonidas defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Leonidas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardon Jr slips a straight right by Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardon Jr.
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leonidas wants to sweep here but Hardon Jr controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardon Jr wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Hardon Jr throws a strike but Leonidas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hardon Jr working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr has an active guard here but Leonidas has managed to pass into half guard.
Leonidas tries to stand and escape but Hardon Jr actually recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardon Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonidas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonidas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonidas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardon Jr is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr looking to control.
Hardon Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leonidas has picked Hardon Jr up and slammed him! Hardon Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Leonidas manages to pass to side control!
Leonidas wants to stand but Hardon Jr has his arm trapped.
Hardon Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leonidas tries to get to his feet but Hardon Jr is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Leonidas in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardon Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leonidas wants to get up but he can't break Hardon Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonidas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonidas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Leonidas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Hardon Jr's cut.
That's time! Leonidas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Leonidas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardon Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonidas circles away.
Hardon Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Leonidas.
Hardon Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonidas throws a hook to the side of Hardon Jr's head but Hardon Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardon Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonidas misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonidas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas missing with a left hand there. Hardon Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardon Jr defending well as Leonidas loads up on a big left hand.
Leonidas scores with a nice right hand.
Leonidas throws a hook but Hardon Jr avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Hardon Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardon Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leonidas.
Leonidas blocks a head kick by Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardon Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonidas as he avoids it easily.
Zeus Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardon Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonidas swings widly with a right hand
and Hardon Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardon Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonidas throws out the jab.
Leonidas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardon Jr can do to turn this around?
Leonidas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zeus Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas looks to land a right hand but Hardon Jr moved out of range.
Leonidas throws a looping overhand right but Hardon Jr ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardon Jr is just out of range.
Leonidas cracks Hardon Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonidas misses with an uppercut.
Leonidas keeps Hardon Jr at a distance using the push kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardon Jr checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonidas misses with an uppercut.
Hardon Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leonidas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardon Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leonidas misses with a straight right.
Leonidas takes a swing at Hardon Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hardon Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardon Jr slips under a jab.
Leonidas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a hook.
Leonidas misses with a body shot.
Hardon Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonidas tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a series of wild punches.
Zeus Leonidas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardon Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardon Jr tries a body shot but Leonidas blocks it.
Hardon Jr trying to control the position but instead, Leonidas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardon Jr into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr tries to work over Leonidas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonidas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardon Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big Hardon Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonidas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Leonidas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonidas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Leonidas!
Our winner, Zeus Leonidas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Almdudler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
155 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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25
161 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Almdudler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almdudler is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almdudler lands with a nice combination. Matthews backs away looking to recover.
Almdudler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Almdudler throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews can't keep his opponent in guard - Almdudler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Almdudler is pressing down on Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matthews is holding on for now.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almdudler with the ground and pound but Matthews uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matthews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Almdudler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews controls Almdudler momentarily but Almdudler frees himself.
Almdudler trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Almdudler throws a big right hand that misses.
Almdudler chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almdudler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Almdudler throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Almdudler with a nice head shot there.
Almdudler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almdudler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Almdudler is fighting to break Matthews's control of his arms but Matthews is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Almdudler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Almdudler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthews.
Matthews lunges at Almdudler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Almdudler's hand.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Almdudler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Almdudler misses with a body shot.
Almdudler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthews gets caught flat footed, as Almdudler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almdudler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Matthews is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Almdudler looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Almdudler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almdudler is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Almdudler is on top in guard.
Matthews is pulling down on Almdudler's head. It's preventing any offense from Almdudler, at least for the moment.
Almdudler wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Almdudler throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Almdudler's guard. Nice move by Matthews!
Almdudler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Almdudler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Almdudler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Almdudler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matthews quickly recovers to half guard.
Almdudler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Almdudler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Almdudler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Almdudler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews is concentrating on defense, preventing Almdudler from advancing position.
Almdudler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matthews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Almdudler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Almdudler with the ground and pound but Matthews uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almdudler trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Almdudler postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almdudler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matthews wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matthews looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almdudler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Almdudler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Almdudler moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Almdudler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but Almdudler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Almdudler misses with a head shot. Matthews uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Almdudler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andreas Almdudler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Almdudler trying to keep a closed guard but Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
Almdudler punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Almdudler is on top in guard.
Matthews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almdudler's guard.
Matthews trying to control but Almdudler is working from the bottom.
Matthews throwing strikes from guard but Almdudler blocks nicely.
Almdudler is looking for a triangle but Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Matthews throws a strike but Almdudler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matthews is keen to just control but Almdudler is a slippery customer.
Matthews might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Almdudler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Almdudler tries to get to full guard but Matthews has control of the leg.
Almdudler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Matthews escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Matthews!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andreas Almdudler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Almdudler as he jumps to the side.
Almdudler looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Almdudler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Almdudler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matthews has time to react.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Almdudler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almdudler.
Almdudler tries to clinch
and Matthews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthews.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews throws an elbow that misses. Almdudler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matthews's guard. Nice move by Almdudler!
Almdudler trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almdudler cracks Matthews with a solid left hand.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews pulls Almdudler in close to his closed guard and prevents Almdudler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Almdudler trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews wants to hit a switch here but Almdudler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Matthews there!
Almdudler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Almdudler throwing strikes here but Matthews is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Matthews regains half guard.
Almdudler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matthews gets full guard.
Clay Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almdudler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Almdudler from controlling successfully.
Almdudler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andreas Almdudler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almdudler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almdudler throws a big elbow that misses.
Almdudler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Almdudler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Matthews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Almdudler has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Almdudler wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
Almdudler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Matthews is in close to Almdudler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clay Matthews.
I think Almdudler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andreas Almdudler!
Our winner, Andreas Almdudler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Kane acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Kane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biggums is in Kane's guard.
Biggums slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biggums is working Kane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biggums with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane has momentary wrist control but Biggums slips an elbow through the middle.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biggums pushing down on Kane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biggums has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kane is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums working over Kane with some ground and pound. Kane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biggums sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Biggums not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Biggums tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biggums drops an elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Kane is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to work for an arm triangle but Kane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kane is pressing down on Biggums's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biggums throws a big elbow that misses.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Biggums wants to get back to full guard.
Biggums is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biggums throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kane escapes and throws Biggums's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Biggums gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kane lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Biggums hang on?
Biggums keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggums wants to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane has hold of Biggums's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Biggums manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Biggums really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biggums is squirming around, avoiding Kane's attempts to control the action.
Kane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Biggums is surviving well by controlling Kane's body position as best he can.
Biggums keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Biggums regains half guard.
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biggums does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane works his way into side control.
Biggums is trying to improve his position.
Kane in side control, throwing shots but Biggums defends.
Biggums is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Biggums prevents Kane from improving position.
Kane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kane scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggums wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane is putting a hurting on Biggums here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Kane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Biggums lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kane takes a step back to recover.
Biggums gets caught napping as Kane dives in and scores a takedown. Biggums manages to retain guard.
Biggums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biggums looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biggums bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.
Biggums won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Biggums slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Biggums is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggums scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kane is not content to let Biggums control the position.
Kane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Biggums connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kane's legs.
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biggums tries to advance to mount but Kane denies him.
Kane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggums thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Biggums winds up and cracks Kane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kane gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biggums lands a couple of elbows.
Biggums postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biggums sitting in guard here, content to control.
Biggums stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biggums doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biggums manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biggums is in close to Kane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biggums landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums landing with the ground and pound.
Biggums with a nice head shot there.
Biggums chips away with some ground and pound.
Biggums lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kane wants to stand and escape but Biggums is having none of it.
Biggums working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biggums's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Biggums connects with a couple of short punches.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Biggums is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kane is rocked!
Biggums working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kane is still in real trouble! Can Biggums finish him?
Kane being controlled here, momentarily.
Biggums with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane seems to have recovered his senses.
Biggums postures up.
Biggums is in close to Kane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biggums is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Kane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biggums scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tyrone Biggums overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biggums working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggums can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggums got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biggums has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Kane is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggums content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that second round.
That's time! Biggums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Biggums takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biggums lands a jab to the nose.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kane.
Biggums manages to get back to half guard.
Kane is thwarting Biggums's attempts to control the position.
Biggums is not content to let Kane control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Biggums is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane seems to be working for a kimura but Biggums defends the submission attempt.
Biggums is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kane's back!
Biggums lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Biggums is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kane tries to roll but Biggums sticks to his back.
Biggums tries to get the hooks in deep but Kane pushed the leg off.
Biggums is punishing Kane with some ground and pound.
Kane covers up after that shot from Biggums.
Biggums is persistently looking for the submission but Kane is defending it well.
Biggums is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is landing with strikes. Kane can't take much more of this.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane covers up after that shot from Biggums.
Biggums keeps control of the position as Kane tries to break free.
Biggums tightening his grip on Kane, looking for the choke.
Biggums is landing with strikes. Kane can't take much more of this.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kane turns into Biggums and is now in his guard.
Biggums escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biggums is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to sweep but no luck.
Biggums has control of Kane's left arm, preventing Kane from doing any damage.
Biggums looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane drops back looking for a leg! Biggums is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biggums manages to kick Kane off! Kane jumps back into Biggums's guard.
Kane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Biggums's head.
Biggums is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kane is in trouble now - Biggums has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums landing shots from mount.
Biggums raining down shots from the mount!
Kane working to try and regain half guard.
Kane wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Biggums with good strikes from the mount here!
Kane wants to hold on but Biggums pushes him away.
Biggums postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kane in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kane to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Biggums!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyes Badaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Winnfield's choice of entrance music: Kool & the Gang - Jungle Boogie. Jules Winnfield told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyes Badaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Winnfield has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Badaoui with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winnfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Badaoui looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Winnfield!
Check out the look on Badaoui's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winnfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Badaoui throwing shots but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
Badaoui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winnfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winnfield trying to control from the bottom.
Winnfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Badaoui trying to control the action but Winnfield is working from the bottom.
Winnfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badaoui.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badaoui throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Badaoui prevents Winnfield from improving his position.
Badaoui thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Badaoui missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winnfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badaoui.
Winnfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Badaoui scores with a couple of nice shots.
Badaoui not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Badaoui throwing shots but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
Winnfield trying to hold on to Badaoui's head to control him but Badaoui postures up.
Badaoui throwing shots but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badaoui lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winnfield trying to control here.
Badaoui thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winnfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badaoui.
Badaoui thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Badaoui working the head and body with strikes.
Badaoui lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winnfield punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winnfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badaoui.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Badaoui there.
Badaoui not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winnfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Badaoui preventing the sweep.
Badaoui throwing strikes but missing.
Badaoui is looking to work some ground and pound but Winnfield has wrist control.
Winnfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Badaoui pushes Winnfield off looking to stand but Winnfield dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badaoui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Badaoui looking for submissions off his back.
Badaoui has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Badaoui is looking for a sweep. Winnfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Badaoui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winnfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winnfield's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badaoui missing with punches from the back.
Badaoui tries to get the hooks in deep but Winnfield pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyes Badaoui dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Winnfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Badaoui.
Badaoui is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winnfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Badaoui darts in trying to clinch
and Winnfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winnfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Badaoui.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyes Badaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winnfield throws an overhand right that lands on Badaoui's shoulder, as Badaoui tries to avoid the shot.
Winnfield connects with a body shot.
Winnfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badaoui momentarily.
Badaoui shoots in looking for a takedown. Winnfield tries to sprawl out of it but Badaoui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winnfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Winnfield misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield connects with a body shot.
A jab from Winnfield misses.
Winnfield cracks Badaoui with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Badaoui looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Winnfield finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Badaoui takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Winnfield sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Badaoui bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Winnfield!
A very excited looking Jules Winnfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raf Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sacamano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sacamano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seinfeld Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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296 lbs
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273 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raf Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Sacamano!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacamano takes a swing at Fernandes's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Fernandes misses its intended target.
Fernandes gets a clinch.
Sacamano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fernandes avoids the elbow strike from Sacamano, against the cage.
Fernandes breaks the clinch.
Fernandes clinches with his opponent.
Fernandes breaks from the clinch.
Sacamano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sacamano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fernandes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fernandes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sacamano. Fernandes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sacamano is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes misses with a looping right.
Sacamano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernandes swings wildly with an uppercut but Sacamano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sacamano just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sacamano to keep the fight standing.
Fernandes working aggressively here.
A short right from Fernandes.
It looks like Bob Sacamano has been cut.
Fernandes managing to block the knees to the body from Sacamano.
Fernandes breaks the clinch.
Sacamano walks into a left hand.
Fernandes lands with a nice body punch.
Fernandes closes the distance and clinches.
Sacamano throws an elbow but it misses.
Fernandes blocks a body shot from Sacamano.
Fernandes lands a shoulder strike.
Sacamano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sacamano missing with knees to the body.
Sacamano pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernandes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fernandes rushes Sacamano and presses him up against the cage.
Fernandes trying to stall but Sacamano improves his position.
Sacamano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sacamano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandes.
Sacamano's coach down at Bi-polar Asylum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sacamano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fernandes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sacamano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raf Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandes. Those never looked like landing.
Sacamano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sacamano takes the fight into the clinch.
Sacamano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Sacamano.
Fernandes avoids the elbow strike from Sacamano, against the cage.
Sacamano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sacamano misses with a low kick.
Sacamano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sacamano throws a leg kick that misses.
Sacamano gets tackled into the cage by Fernandes. Fernandes maintains the clinch.
Sacamano misses with an elbow strike.
Sacamano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sacamano misses with an elbow strike.
Sacamano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sacamano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fernandes breaks from the clinch.
Sacamano misses with a shot to the body
and Fernandes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernandes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacamano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sacamano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fernandes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sacamano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sacamano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sacamano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandes is defending well for now.
Fernandes fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raf Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sacamano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernandes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by Sacamano.
Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sacamano connects with a solid leg kick.
Sacamano looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range.
Fernandes gets tackled into the cage by Sacamano. Sacamano maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raf Fernandes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Sacamano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fernandes takes a swing at Sacamano's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sacamano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fernandes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fernandes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sacamano.
Sacamano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sacamano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fernandes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fernandes breaks the clinch.
Fernandes checks the leg kick.
Fernandes instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacamano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandes avoids it.
Fernandes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sacamano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandes moves away.
Sacamano ducks under a wild hook from Fernandes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fernandes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sacamano - the referee stops the clock and Fernandes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sacamano. Fernandes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fernandes misses with a looping left.
Sacamano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fernandes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernandes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sacamano tries to move into range but Fernandes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fernandes staying out of range there.
Fernandes takes the fight into the clinch.
Fernandes looking to stall.
Sacamano tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandes avoids the damage to the body.
Sacamano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sacamano missing with knees to the body.
Sacamano missing with knees to the body.
Sacamano tries to throw a body punch but Fernandes avoids it by throwing Sacamano back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes has a couple of punches blocked by Sacamano.
Fernandes manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernandes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernandes sizes up Sacamano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernandes checks a low kick from Sacamano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Fernandes scores with a shot to the side of Sacamano's head.
Sacamano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sacamano landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sacamano tries to land a knee to the head but Fernandes blocks with his arms.
Sacamano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sacamano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandes blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Sacamano.
Sacamano lands an elbow just above Fernandes 's eye.
Sacamano lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacamano lands a damaging elbow.
Fernandes is trying to pull guard but Sacamano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sacamano pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernandes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fernandes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sacamano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandes blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernandes manages to break the clinch.
Fernandes throws a jab but it's blocked by Sacamano.
Sacamano lands a jab to the head.
Fernandes throws a body punch but Sacamano moves out of range.
Fernandes clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Sacamano.
Nice elbow from Sacamano.
Fernandes blocks the elbow strike.
Sacamano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sacamano missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacamano crunches a lovely knee into Fernandes's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sacamano tries to work over Fernandes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernandes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sacamano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sacamano misses with a leg kick
enabling Fernandes to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernandes misses with a right hand
and Sacamano counters with a left to the body.
Fernandes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sacamano throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sacamano misses.
Fernandes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandes moves into range and clinches up with Sacamano.
Sacamano misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sacamano obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sacamano throws an elbow but misses.
Sacamano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Sacamano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Sacamano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sacamano throws a chopping leg kick but Fernandes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sacamano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernandes, pushing him back against the cage.
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sacamano tries to keep at a distance but Fernandes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sacamano misses with an elbow over the top.
Sacamano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandess head.
Sacamano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sacamano lands an elbow inside that Fernandes shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by Sacamano.
Fernandes manages to break the clinch.
Fernandes rushes Sacamano and presses him up against the cage.
Sacamano tries a knee to the head but Fernandes blocks it.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike from Sacamano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sacamano walks away with a smile on his face. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fernandes throws a shot from downtown. Sacamano moves away and avoids it.
Sacamano gets tackled into the cage by Fernandes. Fernandes maintains the clinch.
Sacamano tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandes avoids the damage to the body.
Sacamano lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandes managing to block the knees to the body from Sacamano.
Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sacamano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandes.
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Fernandes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sacamano walks away with a smile on his face. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sacamano - that will leave a mark!
Fernandes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sacamano clinches up with Fernandes and pushes him back against the cage.
Sacamano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sacamano lands an elbow inside.
Sacamano lands an elbow inside.
Fernandes manages to break the clinch.
Sacamano takes a swing at Fernandes's ribcage but misses.
Fernandes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sacamano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fernandes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernandes darts in and clinches Sacamano up against the cage.
Fernandes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fernandes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bob Sacamano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sacamano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Sacamano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fernandes is trying to maintain a safe position but Sacamano gets an underhook and turns Fernandes into the cage.
Nice elbow from Sacamano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacamano missing with knees to the body.
Fernandes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raf Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sacamano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fernandes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fernandes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sacamano takes a swing at Fernandes's ribcage but misses.
Sacamano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sacamano missing with knees to the body.
Sacamano misses with an elbow over the top.
Sacamano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sacamano gets through Fernandes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fernandes breaks the clinch.
Sacamano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes misses with an uppercut.
Raf Fernandes is winning the standup battle so far.
Sacamano misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacamano darts in and clinches Fernandes up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sacamano missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sacamano.
Sacamano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sacamano takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Sacamano.
Nice elbow from Sacamano.
Fernandes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sacamano lands a knee to the body.
Sacamano lands an elbow just above Fernandes 's eye.
Fernandes manages to break the clinch.
Sacamano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernandes rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Sacamano.
Fernandes throws a right and a left that Sacamano avoids nicely.
Fernandes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sacamano counters with a good low kick that Fernandes was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sacamano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sacamano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sacamano!
A relieved looking Bob Sacamano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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